Nong Nooch Garden Cloud Pruned Tree
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NameNong Nooch Garden Cloud Pruned Tree
Species NameFicus microcarpa
Common NameChinese Banyan
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)80
Container Typein-ground planting
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresthick, gnarled, multiple branches, exposed roots
Foliage Typesmall, dense, evergreen broadleaf
Height (cm)400
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitygood
Notable FeaturesExtensive cloud pruning (Niwaki style), large scale, tropical garden setting.
Description
This specimen is part of a large collection of cloud-pruned trees in the Nong Nooch botanical garden, showcasing a distinctive Niwaki-style landscape. It features a thick, gnarled trunk supporting multiple, meticulously shaped foliage pads, characteristic of tropical broadleaf species. The overall effect is a mature, sculptural form achieved through extensive horticultural training.
